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MICHELLE (MICKI) GAUDET

Clifton,NJ

Summary

A results-driven, dedicated professional with solid experience in the hospitality and customer service industries with over 30 years of experience working as server, trainer, sales lead. Extensive experience performing opening / closing responsibilities, training new hires, bankable marketing. Solid knowledge of influencing individuals, organization, and grace under pressure . Well-organized, self-motivated individual with ability to rapidly learn new tasks.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Navigator

Clover Health
Jersey City, NJ
11.2020 - Current
  • Negotiated customer service calls into completed nurse practitioner visits to enhance overall well-being of clients while consistently managing 50 calls daily

Owner-Operator

Belles Boutique & Lifestyle
Clifton, NJ
01.2020 - Current
  • Maintained & managed specific measurements, allergies, regimens for various clients to ensure their skin care, overall wellness, and apparel. Increased profits by $1200
  • Established and built business from ground up
  • Increased visibility through social media networks

Server

The Barrow House
Clifton, NJ
10.2016 - 03.2020
  • Established and opened brand new, fast-paced, upscale theme restaurant (18th century farmhouse) and responsible for knowing and understanding concept, history / fun facts of each separate dining room, all ingredients and preparation for 4 menus including bar, dinner, lunch, brunch.

Server

Plaza 23 Diner
Pompton Plains, NJ
09.2015 - 10.2016
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Increased customer satisfaction to 95% or better
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Server / Bartender

Carolina National Golf Course Bolivia
Bolivia, NC
11.2014 - 08.2015
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Increased customer satisfaction to 95% or better
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.

Owner-Operator

CrazyCakeChicks
Oak Island, NC
04.2009 - 01.2015
  • Created, developed, baked and built custom bake Shoppe through repeat & seasonal business
  • Increased sales year over year by 2000%

Education

No Degree - Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
New Brunswick, NJ
05.2024

Skills

  • Customer Experience
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Incident Reports
  • Time Management
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Detailed Documentation
  • Credit Card Transaction Processing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Government Regulations

Timeline

Navigator

Clover Health
11.2020 - Current

Owner-Operator

Belles Boutique & Lifestyle
01.2020 - Current

Server

The Barrow House
10.2016 - 03.2020

Server

Plaza 23 Diner
09.2015 - 10.2016

Server / Bartender

Carolina National Golf Course Bolivia
11.2014 - 08.2015

Owner-Operator

CrazyCakeChicks
04.2009 - 01.2015

No Degree - Psychology

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
MICHELLE (MICKI) GAUDET